A RCT on the effectiveness of Behavioral Activation for Negative Symptoms (BANS) for negative symptoms in schizophrenia

Completed

• Conditions: psychosis; psychotic disorders; 10039628

• Registration Number: NL-OMON40340
• Lead Sponsor: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 11 June 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 148

Inclusion Criteria

- A diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder according to DSM-5 criteria, verified by MiniScan
- Mild to severe negative symptoms negative symptoms, measured by Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS, > 15 on Negative Syndrome Scale) (Kay, Fishbein, & Opler, 1982)
- 18 - 65 years old and being able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

- Co-morbid neurological disorder
- Substance dependence (not substance abuse) of alcohol, marijuana, opiates, stimulants and cocaine, verified by MiniScan
- Forensic care

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The main study parameter is the degree of negative symptoms. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secondary parameter outcomes are frontal brain activity, anticipatory pleasure,<br /><br>social functioning, quality of life, and motor activity.</p><br>